Clozapine for Schizophrenia User Reviews (Page 3)

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2023

"I'm a 30-year-old schizophrenic. I stopped taking my Latuda 40 mg to bring down my sleep hours from 10 to 8 hrs, against my doctor's advice to the contrary, thinking I was well and didn't need it anymore. I underwent a relapse after a month of discontinuing the medication. The relapse damaged my brain, so that now I require stronger medication. I have ever since tried almost all antipsychotics. I searched for a medication that would make me mentally calm. I eventually went on Saphris (Asenapine) 10 mg with Latuda 100 mg. The night that the Saphris was increased to 10 mg, my blood pressure significantly dropped, and I felt akathisia. I took a tranquilizer to help me go to sleep. The blood pressure drop and the akathisia thankfully went away the day after. I performed well on Saphris; I even decreased the Latuda to 40 mg. My average sleeping hours were 11-12 hrs a day."

• Las...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 26, 2018

"After trying many APs, Clozapine finally settled my schizoaffective/schizophrenia symptoms. Has a number of side effects, noticeably, moderate OCD, temporary stiffness in joints, and some initial weight gain. After 10 years, about to swap over to a new drug called Reluxta, which is now on the Australian PBS list for AUD$40 (previously AUD$1700). Reluxta is suitable for those coming off Clozapine (slowly), with usually better results and fewer side effects. Some patients may still need to take a reduced Clozapine amount while taking Reluxta as the main AP."

• His...
• March 3, 2020

"My brother, diagnosed with schizophrenia 2 years ago, tried many medications: Zyprexa, Invega, Clopixol, Rexulti, nothing worked for him. He’s 20 years old now. He just made the blood test to check if he can take Clozapine medication. We will see."

• Sab...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 22, 2019

Clozapine "I had major depression with psychotic features and have been on Clozaril for 11 blessed years. It works so well. I have long ago lost track of all the antipsychotics and antidepressants I have tried."

• MAT...
• April 29, 2013

Clozapine "I have been taking a small dose of 100mg to treat my schizoaffective disorder. I think it helps lower my agitation and helps me to think more clearly. I don't think it helps with my paranoia."

• Anonymous
• September 14, 2009

Clozapine "Fabulous medicine for schizophrenia"

• Eli...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 24, 2019

"I got on clozapine for schizophrenia and have done well for years. It gave me a life. I hope the med stays on the market and is always available."

• lsg...
• July 28, 2015

"So far, this has worked for my grandson. No more voice or the TV talking to him. He still has a little anxiety. It has been life-changing."

• 2bo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2013

"One son is schizophrenic and one schizoaffective. After many medicines, both have been put on clozapine. Helping a lot with psychotic and social symptoms. Weight gain and lethargy for both."

• p m...
• July 10, 2015

"So far, it has been the best med for my grandson. He no longer hears voices or is delusional. I am so pleased this is working for him. He is almost back to his old self."

• des...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 7, 2025

"I had paranoid episodes for 6 years, tried every psychiatric medicine. Finally, on clozapine for the last 12 months, finally getting some relief from paranoid episodes of schizoaffective disorder."

• Luc...
• September 15, 2018

"This is my son's 10th day on it. He is still in the hospital. I see a change in him so far. I will update again when he gets out of the hospital."